Dr. Abhishek Chakravarty

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Abhishek Chakravarty is a Development Economist focused on issues such as gender inequality, policy evaluation, and intra-household resource allocation in developing countries. He received his PhD in Economics from University College London in 2012. Before joining the Department of Economics at the University of Manchester, he served as a Lecturer (Assistant Professor) in Economics at the University of Essex from Autumn 2011 until Summer 2016. His research interests align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals established in 2015, where 193 UN member states agreed on 17 global goals to end poverty, protect the planet, and ensure prosperity for all. His work contributes significantly to these goals, aiming to address crucial social science issues.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Manchester

Master Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.3
IELTS
Listening
Required:6
Reading
Required:6
Writing
Required:6
Speaking
Required:6
Overall
Required:7
TOEFL
Listening
Required:20
Reading
Required:20
Writing
Required:20
Speaking
Required:20
Total
Required:100
Prerequisites
Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering or science subject Strong background in mathematics and physics
Application Checklist
  • Academic transcripts
  • Two academic references
  • Personal statement
  • CV/Resume
  • English language proficiency certificate
Specialization Notes

Includes MSc in Advanced Electrical Power Systems and MSc in Communications and Signal Processing.